Car shipping by state
Virginia car shipping
Shipping a car within Virginia or to a neighboring state costs about $410–$510 for 250 miles in October 2026; a cross-country move from Richmond to Los Angeles runs $1,435–$1,785 open and takes 6–9 days in transit. Carriers concentrate around Richmond, Virginia Beach and Arlington, so pickups there get the fastest windows. Source: HaulFare price model, October 2026 edition.
Updated October 2026
$410–$510
About 250 miles, sedan, open, October 2026
$1,435–$1,785
Richmond to Los Angeles, open
6–9 days
in transit to Los Angeles
Cost to ship a car from Virginia
From Richmond, sedan, hub to hub, October 2026. For your exact ZIPs, use the cost calculator or the transit time estimator; the cost guide explains the model.
| Destination | Miles | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,692 | $1,435–$1,785 | $2,040–$2,535 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,345 | $1,050–$1,305 | $1,490–$1,855 |
| Orlando, FL | 781 | $790–$980 | $1,115–$1,390 |
| New York City, NY | 357 | $525–$655 | $745–$930 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 258 | $420–$520 | $600–$745 |
| Chicago, IL | 730 | $760–$945 | $1,075–$1,340 |
| Columbus, OH | 429 | $580–$720 | $825–$1,025 |
| Atlanta, GA | 554 | $660–$825 | $940–$1,170 |
Estimates from the HaulFare price model 2026.09-seed, October 2026. Ranges, not quotes; our licensed transport partner confirms the actual price.
Carrier hubs in Virginia
The price model measures Virginia lanes from these metros. An address more than 50 miles from the nearest hub in any state adds up to $175 at that end.
- Richmond
- Virginia Beach
- Arlington
Seasonality in Virginia
From Richmond to Orlando, the model's lowest month is February ($830 midpoint) and its highest is July ($960). October 2026 sits 2% below the yearly average.
Jan
$840
Feb
$830
Mar
$865
Apr
$890
May
$915
Jun
$950
Jul
$960
Aug
$935
Sep
$890
Oct (October 2026)
$875
Nov
$855
Dec
$865
- October 2026
- Yearly average
Show as a table
| Month | Price (midpoint) |
|---|---|
| Jan | $840 |
| Feb | $830 |
| Mar | $865 |
| Apr | $890 |
| May | $915 |
| Jun | $950 |
| Jul | $960 |
| Aug | $935 |
| Sep | $890 |
| Oct | $875 |
| Nov | $855 |
| Dec | $865 |
Midpoint, sedan, open carrier, Richmond to Orlando by month; columns rise above or fall below the yearly average.
Virginia questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Virginia?
In October 2026, a sedan on an open carrier from Richmond runs $420–$1,785 to the eight destinations in the price table, depending on distance. Enclosed transport adds about 42% to the price model's estimate.
How long does it take to ship a car from Virginia?
Carriers cover 400–500 miles a day, so neighboring states take 1–3 days in transit and a cross-country run to Los Angeles 6–9 days, after a 1–5 day pickup window.
